Banana Leaf - Puducherry

As a student at Pondicherry University, this is our focal point as the most decent restaurant in the area. There is a good variety of dishes, be it Chinese, Indian or Lebanese cuisine. The food is very pocket-friendly for students. But more than their food, I'm a fan of their desserts and juices, which come back on a widespread menu.

Awesomeness !!!! ... Really good place near Pondicherry University. If you are a student or traveler on a budget this is the best place. Not expensive at all and also does not compromise on quality. Your tandoors are really good. The dessert menu is a must. Have really great faloodas and sundaes. Good place to meet with your friend. The service is also very prompt. They also have a sales point in Pondicherry town it appears. Very friendly staff.

I ordered kerala paratha, chicken fried rice and butter chicken masala for dinner . But they gave Butter paneer masala instead of chicken . What's wrong with you guys ? However till Butter Paneer was worst is taste . Fully sweet in taste . Not a authentic butter paneer masala from any angle. But the paneer pieces were good in size . The fried rice was average in taste . The kerala parathas were only the good thing in this order. Big and tasty .

Worst service. Restaurant people have no manners and don't even care about customers. We were 8 people who asked for a table. The man at the checkout counter said to go to the first floor. It was raining heavily, we went upstairs drenched in the rain. Then we were asked to go downstairs, it's closed here. On the other hand, when we came down, he asked us to go up. We insulted him and since we had no other options, we had to have something to eat here.

We visited this restaurant for our lunch while travelling from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry. Place was congested to sit on both the floors and we preferred first floor as it was a bit better than ground floor. Food was ok, nothing very special however not close to authentic north Indian as they have mentioned however as per price point it was not bad. Would might not visit this restaurant for my dinner.